August 23^rd, 2017

Dear Beaumont Families,

I hope you are enjoying the last few days of summer and staying cool. We are excited to meet our new students and to welcome back our returning 7^th and 8^th grade students.  Please note there is a change in start dates this year. Wednesday, August 30^th, 2017, is the 1^st day for new students. This includes all 6^th graders and any new 7^th or 8^th graders. All returning students will start the year on August 31^st.

We want to make sure that you have important information that you need prior to returning to campus. Below are important dates, information about the first day, a link to the school supply list, and the names of the new Beaumont staff members.

Included in this letter is your child’s schedule. Parents can also view student schedules on Synergy on Friday. The school supply list can be found here: www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/beaumont.

We have several new staff members to welcome:

• Raeyven Thomas: Health Assistant
• Sofia Segurola : 7^th Grade Spanish Immersion and World Language Spanish
• Corey Whitcomb: Science Teacher Replacing Mr. Cody Glaze for the Year
• David Dugo: School Psychologist
• Caitlin Quinn: Drama Teacher
• Steven Smith: Student Advocate
• Lakeisha Harris: Night Custodian

Important Dates for the months of August and September:

• First Day of school Wednesday, August 30^th: All 6^th Grade Students And New 7^th and 8^th graders
• First Day of school Thursday, August 31^st: For All Returning Students grades 7 and 8
• September 6^th: Back to School Night
• September 15^th:Back to School Picnic

Key Info:

We are continuing to use SchoolPay this year for school fees (like PE Uniforms, field trips, Planners, etc.) You will receive information about SchoolPay in the back to school packet. Also in this packet, you will find the Student Verification Form. Please update your emergency contacts and change any information that is outdated. The form must be signed before returning it to your child’s core teacher.

The district has reinstated Late Opening Professional Development Days for the year.  Please mark your calendars for the following dates: 9/20, 10/18, 1/17, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/16. On these dates, school will start at 11:15 AM.

The Beaumont Community of Teachers and Staff  look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday and Thursday! If you are available, the traditional Community Care Day is this Saturday, August 26^th, 2017.  We will come together to spruce up the school grounds for the first day of school. Come and share your time with us and make new friends. The event starts at 9 AM, we will conclude at noon.  I look forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,

Harriette Vimegnon, Principal